RIYADH | The Capital & Largest City in Saudi Arabia

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Awesome! 👍👍 And today I have completed watching Every single of your videos!! Took a few months 🤣🤣 hopefully you got something out of it too, watch hours , have a Pint on me! 🤣🤣

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That's amazing. Current count is 2,826 videos. It must have been quite a slog through the early stuff especially and the shaky camera. Well done, if we ever meet up then I owe you a beer. Cheers.🍺

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

@@GabrielTravelerVideosThe early stuff gave me Hope, that since you made it, I might make it , Eventually, lol! Cheers 🍺

[@katleenmstut4622]

Kudos to you Gabriel, that you can keep cool and calm in aggravating circumstances of taxi scamming. Plus, thank you for making the effort to still give us a video despite being very travel weary 😊

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

Congrats Bip 👍

[@F2D2C2]

I think I've watched everything from 2018 onward, but that's, obviously, no where close. So, Congrats, in a big way!!

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

My dad lived in Riyadh about 40 years ago he was British and loved the country so much. So it’s always interesting watching videos from there as I wonder if my dad visited these different areas.

[@TheFreewheelinNomad]

Just watched this-Riyadh looks incredible! 🇸🇦 The culture, architecture, and energy are next level. Hope you're having an amazing time exploring! 🕌✨

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

Two videos in one day!?!! Thank you Gabriel Traveler! Awesome!! 👏 👏🎉🎉

[@rainmaker1461]

Anything for you baby

[@RichardBalogo]

Salam! Welcome to the city where I work. Enjoy the cooler season in Saudi Arabia.

[@Mohammed-80-M]

I'm from Riyadh and I'll be happy to meet you and give you a tour of the city.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, I flew out this morning.

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

​@@GabrielTravelerVideos you flew out of there already?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@7yep4336dfgvvh Yes, it was a quick stop of a couple days. But there will be one more video.

[@alimodz6253]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I have a pretty good feeling your heading to Oman

[@conanlebarbare6961]

Usually the Taxi is 20 or 25 dollars no?

[@نايف_الرويلي]

جميله ❤

[@brunolima7402]

Saudi Arabia seems very safe and clean. It remains largely unknown for most people but this video definitely pushed me to want to visit it in the near future. Thanks for the video and safe travels.

[@pl3317]

I worked in Saudi for over a year, often in Riyadh, but didn't visit neighbourhoods like these. I stayed in Al Olaya district and it was pretty exciting just walking around there and seeing what was going on.

[@amare3740]

What a room, Gabe is the epitome of a high roller!

[@AmericanDegenerate]

Imagine being in complete control of an entire country and anything you say goes? Must be an amazing feeling.

[@philthompson3618]

I was stationed there during the Gulf War. Changed quite a bit, but still not somewhere I would ever want to go again.

[@AfterDarkV]

The video honestly just shows the old side, there is a modern side, which is the part of riyadh I live in, much more different than what is shown. Search for boulvard world in riyadh, thats how my neighbourhood looks like.

[@TheMagicofJava]

I was there during the Iran Iraq war, but not in a military capacity. Despite now being a Muslim I wouldn't rush back. And frankly whatever @AfterDarkV posts I actually liked to old parts and am completely unimpressed with tall buildings and conspicuous consumption.

[@JohnCena-ex6zt]

Well tbh no one is dying to see you again, right?

[@martinc.720]

@@JohnCena-ex6zt What? Wow

[@JohnCena-ex6zt]

@@martinc.720 I am just speaking facts, he went there as an invader so no wonder he had a bad experience

[@dannyfingersmusic]

Whoa! Going all out!! Saudi Arabia!! Can't wait to watch this one!!! 🎉

[@LianaPoudel]

happy to see you vlogging in riyadh, i was working in riyadh 5 years ago. woow i missed riyadh. take care gabriel and god bless🥰

[@craigleewhite6317]

That's so awesome Gabe! Craig the "I smiled in appreciation:)" Gabriel Traveler channel fan. "I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the old town project" Good health Gabriel!

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Thanks for yet another interesting video.. I have visited all GCC countries and there's a great similarity in the overall appearance. Nice to see some older areas of Riyadh as well. Yemen of course is different and quite beautiful-I loved it(before the present conflict that is)

[@hamishmclumsy816]

Have just listened to an extended version of the Lonely Planet theme tune and nearly cried because of all the memories it evoked .Thank you for the Saudi videos hope you will soon be in your happy place.Travel is complex but so worth it .

[@raychul33]

It’s not for me personally, but thanks for taking the time to show us 😊

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Very interesting to see, thank you!

[@rainmaker1461]

do you use a bidet

[@sanfordtrefethen6830]

It’s interesting just seeing the ordinary stuff. Thank you !

[@babiyarnazarismaily6207]

I was always admiring the national dressing that most of the Arab countries keep,not like in Europe,where people dress traditionally only arround some celebration,that's very patriotic and tradition preserving

[@AudiophileTubes]

What's there to admire?! Sure, tradition is great, as is traditional garb, but too much tradition and strict dress codes are personally and societally stifling. People should be able to wear what they want (within reason) in a free and expressive society.

[@babiyarnazarismaily6207]

@AudiophileTubes in the globalist world,that's atleast interesting

[@TommyHoff]

@@AudiophileTubes Saudi arabia is no free society by far.

[@TommyHoff]

@@Mister.Bone_Saw Colombia isn`t as rich but a better place to be no idiotic sharia law or idiots like Saudi arabia.

[@stellamarina4123]

Totally interesting, thank you as most of us will never get there. I think it is interesting to see how modern landscape practices have allowed desert cities to have date palm trees transferred in to the city landscapes for beautification. I remember seeing newly moved palms in Dubai and you see it in Las Vegas too.

[@Kh-ey2lj]

Great editing

[@RovexHD]

Looks so rundown ! I was expecting more emirate style development, they have so much oil money !

[@shivaraml5692]

Not really the city is clean on has stuck to some tradition and culture. It would be a shame to see just tall skyscrapers of steel and glass.

[@Fahad-iw5to]

He is filming in the oldest parts of the city.

[@HashmiSan]

He didn't go to the KAFD Area, which is full of Skyscrapers

[@paralelsuniverse9345]

Yeah he didn't go to kafd, ​@@HashmiSan

[@AshishGupta-v5o]

The city appears to be quite interesting as well as little mysterious at the same time.

[@TommyHoff]

Whatever `mystical` aspects is attributed to it are evil.

[@taki2003]

very interesting! I wonder if the run down neighborhood you were in is for foreign worker housing...??

[@cindybalog7318]

You can see the curved bombing blasts on roofs, looked warTorn2me

[@Charlie1776_]

Interesting choice Gabe.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, It was so quiet walking around the malls feels like being in the States where people do very little shopping anymore. They've lost their luster Amazon is just so massive. Tim Horton's is a lot like Dunkin Doughnuts or Krispy Kreme. Even though you have been to Morocco, Turkey has some incredible shopping markets.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Gabriel, how many Saudi Arabian islands have you visited so far?

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

EXCELLENT QUESTION !

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I don't know about any Saudi islands, I've just been to Jeddah and Riyadh.

[@VoiceOfThe]

There’s 1,300 Saudi islands when you do the Googling. Plenty for Gabe to explore on future adventures.

[@WorldvisitWorld]

I hope that relations between Iran and America will improve in the future and that you will visit Iran

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I fully agree, I'd love to go there, it looks amazing.

[@EVA-he1jg]

Hello, i’m from Riyadh thank u for your visit !! I just want to say that me and most people I know .. We don’t go to the old town at all and sometimes we forget it is existed 😅😅 I know old places had its own charm, but if you want to see more pretty (suitable) and modern places please go ! There is much more wonderful places in the North part of Riyadh that deserve a visit. Every time I see a new tourist that only go the old town.. it breaks my heart because there is nothing except old museums, old Mall that most people now don’t even know about it

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

Why go to see modern glass and steel? He can see that anywhere. Riyadh apparently has no soul. Sad. 👎

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I showed other parts of the city in my next video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inS7hmp-rLxsrbs

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Welcome to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this week in great joy & peace to tours many places on the streets in October of 2024❤❤❤

[@Bas0000]

I have a question, respectfully asked-why is there so many clothing stores when most women and men wear traditional clothing, ie burkas, etc? Is there a need for “western style” clothing shops? Just curious

[@RovexHD]

They wear them at home for parties and so on.

[@Bas0000]

@@RovexHD so you only wear burkas in public? Ohhhh

[@hustlerchamber3717]

As an Arab, there are many reasons one being to maintain the authentic heritage & tradition of the attire or wearables bc we arab respect value our traditions so much

[@janeslater8004]

​@@hustlerchamber3717he asked why so many clothes shops when all you wear is traditional clothes.

[@hustlerchamber3717]

@@janeslater8004 shops are businesses they need to run and they get customers from foreigners or some locals as not everyone sticks to their attire

[@Hello-z8m]

Even if the country is not really worth it, Gabriel, you always bring out the best of yourself to show us the best of every country you visit.

[@brunolima7402]

if its worth or not, its subjective.

[@garywilson1688]

I was there in 85. It might be a little different today :) Except the traffic of course.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Gabriel:Thanks you so much for this new remarkable video today’s to heads Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to shows those amazing places on the streets in the Middle East October of 2024❤❤❤

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Thank You Gabriel 🙂💙👍

[@BrixtonTone]

Visited Saudi many many years ago, it's not as "dry" as many would think ! . I attended a party and outside of a liquor store I have never seen so many bottles of whisky in one place, there was however no beer ! I asked the host about this and he replied "If you are going to smuggle in alcohol you don't waste space with cans of beer ! " Everybody at the party got very wasted very quickly !

[@sasa28000]

Most places are empty because people in Saudi Arabia do not go out in the morning because of the heat and sleep. Most people go out at night because of the hot weather. If we are used to the cold weather, we go out in the middle of the day, not the beginning.

[@theVeryFirstRayOfLight]

It’s about to be EPIC, Hallelujah! It’s TIME; ❤😄🔱

[@JodieSitorius]

What an interesting part of the world…thanks..

[@TenaciousTO]

Wow, huge appartment they gave you. Another way of saying 'high roller Gabriel Traveler' 😁 Enjoy the ME!

[@sasa28000]

The places I photographed in this video are mostly inhabited by workers only!!

[@chrisbrown8748]

What a cool experience this eill be

[@thinkoutsidethebox8456]

It reminds me a bit of Arizona :). I must say I prefer the old, traditional architecture of ancient cities!

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Didn’t have to wait long for the next video, excellent! Uber was a much better choice to get around but you always handle situations well anyway. Thank you for the tour, I felt a bit nervous for you when you were filming, since there are laws against it in areas. You certainly go above and beyond to bring videos that are off the beaten path. Stay Safe.❤️

[@VolkerHelmich]

Seems you're often fearful and paranoid

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Not really, just remembering his experience in Kuwait.

[@VolkerHelmich]

@@JennyGunner-ge3lz ok, good, because many of the viewers of this channel seem to fear their own shadows

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Ah the camera incident in Kuwait, yeah that was a little stressful.

[@dianegarcia6562]

Wow price of food is great! Great place to visit as a man only.

[@katemeyer5605]

Go to Kasar Devi Uttarkharand and all places there on Nepal border. Am just leaving the himalaya views and weather are great at the moment. Then if brave you can catch a bus into western Nepal (I wasn’t)

[@empty3169]

2:25 Good you did, because 285 SAR is insane even during peak hours. The most I’ve ever gotten was 160 or 180 SAR during peak hours (45+km, 2+hrs in Riyadh).

[@helencarandreou7368]

Hi Gabriel, I must be truthful and say I found the place depressing. Are there no parks, coffee shops and restaurants. What do the people do there all day? Sorry not a fan but thanks for this video, now I know what the place looks like

[@RKnight4]

He’s mostly visiting the old city in this vid

[@Hundt453]

Wrong part of town, it’s a complete opposite everywhere else

[@fakhan132]

Restruants and coffee shops are the main trend in ksa 🤣

[@SARYM911]

That is literally all they have..Restaurant,coffee shops and mall..Those who are into that consumerist culture will actually like the place

[@Byhvla]

There are 1-2 parks for every neighborhood. Coffee shops and restaurants are literally endless and exist in every corner. There’s both tiny and cozy + huge coffee shops every single where. Since Arabs are coffee addicts.

[@AudiophileTubes]

In Saudi Arabia, VW calls their most popular worldwide selling sedan the VW JEDDAH.

[@theberserker9539]

Wellcome for the second time Gabriel , I'm sorry u face that situation just when u landed here don't let one person or one accident ruin ur trip shits happens everywhere my friend , i see a lot of ppl here talking about Saudi Arabia is dangerous place , you never been there so why would you talking negative about it u should visit any place with open mind and see the ppl don't believe the western media u make ur own idea after visiting and getting to know the ppl , safe journey my friend Gabriel

[@khaoscero]

khashoggi.

[@theberserker9539]

@khaoscero typical American never been outside his city and judge everyone chill out man , your own country its the cause of every problem in middle east so don't try this card again don't make ur self a fool thats my advice to you

[@richardcullen8995]

Amazing Video!!! Thank You 👍

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍Brilliant !!

[@dannyk3742]

It's a shame the beautiful old town became into a garbage dump. It should be preserved like in other parts of the world

[@cypruscats8450]

"A quiet and peaceful square' ! Did you not realise what that square is, Gabe?

[@asynchronicity]

Uh oh

[@martinc.720]

Do you know that for a fact, or are you "guessing" it is what you think it is?

[@cypruscats8450]

@martinc.720 I know for sure! I was there myself a few months ago! It's not easy to avoid it as it's right by Al Mashmak Fort which was open when I visited!

[@RovexHD]

@@cypruscats8450 Hope you didn’t get stoped by the Mutawa 😂

[@cypruscats8450]

@@RovexHD I actually didn't see even one the entire time I was there! Seems they've been pulled off the streets but still operate behind the scenes!

[@quinnerefc]

very good 1

[@arnaulddolfi20]

Riyad is very beautiful Capital !

[@TheGoGuy]

Interesting video Gabe. Never been to Saudi Arabia yet but it's kinda devoid of life?

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

DEVOID OF EVERYTHING. 😂 🤣 😂

[@TheGoGuy]

@@TRICK-OR-TREAT236 😂Not even hating, just commenting on what we see in the video...

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

@@TheGoGuy ABSOLUTELY TRUE

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

@@TheGoGuy ME 2

[@عمرالعنزي-ض9ق]

People walking at night

[@Seanney25582]

I’ve notice American fast food chains are popular in that part of the world

[@asynchronicity]

So is diabetes

[@Seanney25582]

It wouldn’t surprise me, they also drive everywhere

[@InMooseWeTrust]

They're fatter than Americans

[@UffeUlferts]

Save the Andalusians! 🇪🇸

[@bsr6823]

Awesome!!! Looks like a super interesting piece

[@neilrmartin1984]

Looks totally missable so far

[@neeldhruvotara]

Very close to India, I have a feeling u r coming back to the land of mystics.

[@stankormy5717]

So this is Riyadh!!!

[@martinc.720]

What a comment.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Super curious on this one 😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Definitely one of my least favorite cities, similar to Bahrain and Kuwait, big buildings but not much to do. I flew to Qatar today and it looks nicer, also a much better hotel room that for some reason was less expensive.

[@elizabethstrouth4958]

There is an art gallery Naila Gallery located. It looks like the old artifacts inside.

[@Zenavesta]

Interesting explore Gabriel. What t-mobile plan do you have; does it give you call time and data? How much is it usually?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure what it's called, just the international plan I guess. I get 5 gigs of high speed data per month, then it drops down to super slow until the next month. Bill is around $90.

[@spitfirered]

Turkey Is Really An Inexpensive Place To Eat, Nice Hair Gabriel, Thanks For The Tour, Really Enjoyed It!

[@jimjim8645]

You mean Saudi Arabia...

[@kingvlogjamal3845]

Nice

[@georgeharalambous261]

Gabe looking forward to you telling us which you prefer in a few days Jeddah or Riyadh?

[@saurabhjoshi9411]

I have been a regular visitor of this channel, and I don't really think Gabe's travel interests aligns with what middle east offers (which is mostly just buildings nothing else).

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Yes it depends on the neighbourhood in Arabia Peninsula cities whatever the country as to whether it looks well kept or not. Like Europe (I'm European). In total I spent 7 years 'lost in Arabia'!

[@junefirst500]

Yes Gabriel even here Timi start selling meals! I go their as a loyal paying my dues, but I drink strong coffee in my home & cook better than them!

[@PankajMalik2016]

Don't trust on Taxi drivers, anywhere in the world.

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

peace be upon you sir from me salam

[@thenapalmbrothershq5585]

The only country where you really need a drink you can't get a drink... :)

[@evacrabb5294]

would you consider going to Mecca, I think it would be quite interesting.

[@Dr.Mzungu]

And do what, you have to be a Muslim to see the important thing.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Non-Muslims aren't allowed.

[@vincentdicillo3567]

Riyadh Boulevard was awesome to to at night if you get the chance.

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Awesome to to? 😂

[@jeroenadmiraal8714]

There's a Tim Horton's in Muscat at well.

[@jeroenadmiraal8714]

@@CluMcClellan just for your information

[@UffeUlferts]

Actually, it's quite sad. Tim Horton's stopped being Canadian almost 30 years ago. I haven't been to one of their stores for a while, mainly because of the terrible customer service and mediocre coffee. 😔

[@UffeUlferts]

@Mister.Bone_Saw Tim Horton's are usually franchise stores, everywhere. This is a real Tim Horton's

[@sup793]

Saudi Arabia in recent times is becoming less strict more open

[@haraldkreuz5824]

rolling!!

[@Worldofourown2024]

That country has lots of paver stoned walking streets, but little vibrance for it's automobile based. I'd guess people traditionally walked, but drive today for the most part. Shopping areas probably busier on Fridays.

[@TheOscar1949]

Money does not bring calture and civilization you see.

[@tonray9395]

Historical sites aside, what a sad looking place.

[@BlueSkies360]

Can you go to Kingdom Tower and to Mecca?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Non-Muslims can't go to Mecca and it's eight hours away. But I will show Kingdom Tower in the next video.

[@christineflores8008]

I lived there for almost 4 yrs for work and i just have to say the taxi scammers has gotten worse! Just be careful out there and watch your 6! Uber has charged alot before its not that high

[@rimzalia1362]

With 6++ k subscribers and being around the world; why don't you be a T-Mobile brand ambassador ?

[@raghadmaki]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@a.m.a6807]

The good thing about this city is that it's clean, except for the garbage neighborhood you passed through

[@jennifersershen927]

It looks like this city is in need of a lot of repair and maintenance.

[@InMooseWeTrust]

They can't afford to import enough slave labor from Bangladesh

[@Dr.Mzungu]

al beik is their famous fast food restaurant

[@kenyapeeps]

very few people on the streets and in general .wonder why ?

[@Ivyslife33]

I would like to visit this country 😊

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

Why?

[@Ivyslife33]

@JonnieSlade-fh2cg why?? A country that i have never been to, that's why??

[@JonnieSlade-fh2cg]

@@Ivyslife33 I'm sure there are many countries that you have not visited that would be better than a place that subjugates females.

[@UffeUlferts]

Halo Ava, I'm sure you will be able to make much better travel choices. 😊

[@Ivyslife33]

@@UffeUlferts ok 🤷‍♀️

[@TheOscar1949]

There is no human in that town? every where it is empty .

[@Noura-n8s]

Riyadh has 8 million residence. We tend to go out at night because the heat but in winter we go out from afternoon. People mid of week we go to work from 7-3 pm so when he starts filming, people were heading home to rest and go out at night.

[@JoolsUK]

Its all about the air conditioning

[@TommyHoff]

@@Noura-n8s That`s a stupid harmfull life rythm.

[@taki2003]

first!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Second.

[@taki2003]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos aww man!!! lol

[@jillytravels9317]

Phew... in the top 10

[@dadisphat6426]

I’m guessing you are going to Oman next

[@mirzagoralija4492]

😊❤🇧🇦⛰🏔🗻💙

[@mihainicolae8141]

It must be very boring to live there!

[@TommyHoff]

Its DEATH take it from me I`ve been theere.

[@annieis300]

😊😊😊